The Allan Block Corporation enters a cooperative marketing agreement with Advanced Hardscape Solutions LLC
October 3, Glenmoore, Pa - The Allan Block Corporation of Minneapolis, MN has entered into a cooperative marketing agreement with Advanced Hardscape Solutions LLC of Glenmoore, PA to market and promote the use of AHS’s proprietary Sleeve-It™ System as an accessory component to the Allan Block brand of segmental wall systems. This agreement will facilitate distribution of the product through Allan Block’s global network of licensed concrete producers.
When installed during wall construction the Sleeve-It™ System creates a structural fence post foundation cavity directly behind the wall face of a segmental retaining wall without affecting the integrity of the soil reinforcement commonly known as geogrid. Geogrid is an important component used in engineered wall construction. Once the posts are installed loads applied to the fence structure are transferred away from the wall face to the Sleeve-It™ cantilever component which uses the weight of the overlying compacted soil to counter the load. This engineered system provides a code compliant solution to satisfy concerns regarding safety, loss of valuable real estate, and lack of proper coordination during project planning.
“We’re committed to providing the industry with a solution that resolves the ambiguity of fence integration behind a segmental retaining wall once and for all.” said Jon Calle, Founding Partner of Advanced Hardscape Solutions LLC. "The agreement with Allan Block allows us to better use their existing network of licensed producers to distribute the Sleeve-It™ System as a necessary component to their proprietary line of wall systems."
“At Allan Block, we believe in supporting our products as they move into the market, through a variety of specialized programs,” commented Chad Julius, Senior Engineer with Allan Block. “By partnering with Advanced Hardscape Solutions and through our ever expanding producer network we are able to provide a quality solution to an industry problem.”
About Advanced Hardscape Solutions LLC
Founded in Glenmoore, Chester County, Pa. in January 2005, Advanced Hardscape Solutions is a new technology company solving current industry issues surrounding the design and installation of Hardscape systems. AHS’s ownership collectively has over 40 years experience in the design, sales, and installation of Segmental Retaining Walls and Interlocking Pavingstones in an industry that has seen spectacular growth and maturation over the last two decades. Translating their knowledge gained from hands-on experience into innovative product solutions that aid project owners, designers, and contractors is a mission that AHS takes very seriously.
About Allan Block Corporation
The Allan Block is a patented, interlocking, concrete block that entered the market almost 20 years ago. Since 1986, the product and the company have grown to become a leader in the field of mortarless concrete block construction. Today we have over 40 manufacturers licensed throughout North America. In addition, our product has moved overseas and we now produce block in Australia, Guatemala, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Taiwan and Trinidad. Allan Block is dedicated to being a customer and service orientated company. With this in mind, we are committed to providing superior products with exceptional service to make the Allan Block system a product you can trust.
Advanced Hardscape Solutions is the exclusive manufacturer of the Sleeve-It™ System with patents pending on all aspects of the fence integration solution. The company currently distributes their 12” unit for typical fencing applications, with residential and guide rail solutions under design and development for release in 2006. For more information, contact 1-866-843-0500 or visit www.advancedhardscape.com.
This Project is supported by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Ben Franklin Technology Partners.
Contact Information:
Jon Calle
Director of Sales and Marketing
Advanced Hardscape Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 748
Glenmoore, PA 19343 (866)843-0500
jcalle@advancedhardscape.com
Chad D. Julius P.E.
Senior Engineer
Allan Block Corporation
5300 Edina Industrial Blvd, Suite 100
Edina, MN 55439
Telephone: (952) 835-5309 ext. 203
cdjulius@allanblock.com
